Which place is cheaper, Granada or Roatan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Roatan or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Roatan and Granada. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Roatan or Granada?
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.
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Roatan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayRoatan $42Granada $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Roatan is $42, while the average daily cost in Granada is $50. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Roatan and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personRoatan $10Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomRoatan $20Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Roatan and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Roatan or Granada? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Roatan $17Granada $8.59
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi$3.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Transfers to West End by night from hotels in West Bay or Sandy Bay: $25
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Roatan Island hotels to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $61
- Mahogany Bay Cruise Port to Roatan Island hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer – Roatán: $89
- Roatan Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise Port or Hotel: $110
- Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan -Round-Trip Transfer: $112
- Roatan Zipline, Monkey, Macaws & Sloths Eco Park, Snorkeling, Transfer: $128
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $130
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Private Transfer from Honduras Roatan Airport (RTB) to Roatan Hotels: $152
- Scuba Dive in the West End of Roatan with Private Transfer: $155
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- From San Jorge: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- San Juan del Sur: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- Leon: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- From One way shared transfer to Leon: $39
- From One way shared transfer to Rivas: $39
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Roatan or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Roatan change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayRoatan $15Granada $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Cooking classes from a Local!: $245
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Granada.
- San Juan del Sur: Granada Tour with Breakfast and Dinner: $580
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Roatan $25Granada $10
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- Organized trips and adventures: $26
- Custom Private Roatan Shuttle Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace: $30
- Roatan VIP island tour in Honduras: $36
- Roatan Fun Bus Group Sightseeing Island Private Tour: $37
- Roatan Private and Public Action Snorkel Tours and Charters: $39
- Roatan Island Tours, Sightseeing and Shopping Adventures: $39
- Roatán Ron and Chocolate Custom Tour.: $40
- Roatan Comprehensive Real Estate Tour Experience: $45
- Customizable Island Tour While on Roatan: $45
- Roatan private customizable Tour chocolate Rum History: $45
- Roatan Private Tour , Culture and Views Experience: $45
- Customizable Best Of Roatan Island Tour in Honduras: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.19
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Gaia Forest: Raices del Cafe Room Experience: $26
- Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour: $28
- Paddle Boarding and Meditation Wellness Experience in Las Isletas: $33
- Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour: $35
- Las Isletas: Boat Tour: $36
- Las Isletas: Kayak Tour: $39
- City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.: $40
- Isletas Boat Tour: $42
- Isletas Kayak Tour: $45
- Las Isletas Boat Tour: $45
- Masaya Volcano Tour Minimum 2 People from Granada: $45
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayRoatan $6.53Granada $7.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.37
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Roatan and Granada, we can see that Granada is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Granada would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Granada than you might in Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Roatan Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Roatan or Granada?
Granada has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Roatan and Granada, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.